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Budget-26-27:Improving insurance affordability and access
Recent policy measures, such as the exemption of insurance premiums...
Budget 26-27:Repositioning general insurance as essential economic and social infrastructure
Significant focus on insuring houses and SME/MSMEs is also critical...
Allianz sells US mid-size corporate insurance unit to Arch Capital
The transaction is part of Allianz's new strategy to focus on large corporate and specialty businesses in the U.S. instead BERLIN: Allianz agreed to sell Fireman's Fund, its U.S. insurance unit for mid-sized corporations and entertainment industry clients, to...
Trump’s bond firm must show proof of resources, NY Says
Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for the November presidential election, arranged the bond on Monday through an obscure insurance company run by one of his billionaire supporters, Don Hankey. But James, a Democrat, said Hankey’s Los Angeles-based Knight...
Forecasters predict ‘extremely active’ 2024 Atlantic hurricane season
The forecasts are closely monitored by coastal communities and energy companies. The U.S. Gulf of Mexico accounts for 15% of total U.S. crude oil production and 5% of its dry natural gas production, and nearly 50% of the nation’s oil-refining capacity resides on its...
Indian general insurance industry grows by 12.80% to Rs 2,89.726 crore in FY 23-24
The four large PSU general insurers, with a total premium of over Rs 90,000 crore, have been able to retain a market share of 31.18 per cent in FY 23-24. Their total market share was 32.27 per cent in fy 22-23. The private sector general companies now have a market...
Taiwan quake to hit some chip output, disrupt Asia supply chain, analysts say
The island plays an outsized role in the global chip supply chain as it is home to the world's largest chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co , which supplies chips to Apple and Nvidia.The country also houses smaller chipmakers, including UMC , Vanguard...
Aon completes acquisition of Prabodh Thakker’s Global Insurance Brokers
The acquisition strengthens Aon’s existing broking and advisory capabilities across the commercial risk, health and reinsurance markets, which combined with Aon’s talent consulting business, creates an integrated team of over 1,100 colleagues across Aon in India...
Apr1 Renewals: New reinsurance opportunities in Indian market
In contrast to last year’s renewal, 4/1 saw a resurgence in property catastrophe capacity. While there were few new players in the market, existing reinsurers demonstrated an increased appetite to grow their property catastrophe books in India. However,despite excess...
Andreas Berger to succeed Christian Mumenthaler as group CEO of Swiss Re from July 1
Andreas Berger, group CEO designate, Swiss Re Jacques de Vaucleroy, Swiss Re's Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, said,"The Board unanimously determined that Andreas Berger is the right person to build on the firm's current momentum and lead Swiss Re into the...
Strong earthquake strikes Taiwan, tsunami waves detected in Japan
Taiwanese television showed buildings in Hualien shaken off their foundations. The strong quake knocked out power in several parts of the city In the capital, Taipei, tiles fell from older buildings and within some newer office complexes. Train service was suspended...
Sompo announces leadership changes for Asia Pacific Region
Kenneth Reilly, CEO, Insurance, Sampo, Asia Pacific region James Shea said, “As we invest and further develop our business across the Asia Pacific region it is fundamental to build our team to support our plans for continued growth. With more than 25 years of...